Hackney Bay House in London is a reworking of a Victorian terrace house designed by Material Works that aims to create bright, healthy living spaces. This thoughtful renovation breathes new life into a Victorian terraced home in Hackney, reimagining the previously dark and confined lower level as an expansive, light-filled living space—the new heart of a family home. By lowering the floor, generous ceiling heights now define the kitchen and before rising into a dramatic double-height volume, anchored by a two-storey bay window that frames views of the garden beyond.
KSR Architects designed IO House to marry bold, playful interactions with ultra-contemporary design in London, United Kingdom. This six-bedroom house features vast subterranean leisure facilities hidden from the public beneath a roof laden with shrubs and trees to attract local wildlife. The design features unexpected surprises such as chrome slides, a color-changing floating staircase, and moving digital walls, always prioritizing a balance between innovation, fun, and sustainable architecture and interior design.
Located in Fasano, Italy, Trullo GR is a house designed by Reisarchitettura that was completed in 2024. With a focus on the Apulian architectural style, this project integrates traditional materials and contemporary design with sustainable technologies, including a heat pump, photovoltaics, and home automation, to prioritize comfort and energy efficiency. The design showcases a commitment to blending local culture with modern advancements in the realm of architecture.
Located in Toronto, Canada, Summerhill Family Home is a house designed by Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect in 2023. The design blends features of contemporary design style with current technologies and aesthetic trends to promote comfort, ease, and elegance in residential design. The house underwent a full gut renovation including a three-storey rear addition and extensive landscaping, prioritizing natural light, art integration, and seamless indoor-influenced outdoor spaces.
Tola Studio completed a renovation in Rehovot, Israel, blending rustic and modern styles. Originally meant as a light refresh, the project evolved into a full renovation, including the creation of a reading nook, the addition of parquet flooring, and a redesign of the kitchen and master suite. The designers focused on warmth and functionality, with key features such as an exposed brick column and botanical wallpaper enhancing the home’s character. Custom carpentry and playful elements add a personal touch to the family space.
Located in Bengaluru, India, The Split House is a residential project that showcases the work of Collage Architecture Studio. Designed in 2024, this four-bedroom house is characterized by its simple yet impactful design that emphasizes a central split feature. This division connects internal spaces with light, air, and greenery while facilitating an efficient layout that seamlessly integrates the surrounding natural environment.
Caju is a house in Teton Village, Wyoming, United States, designed by CLB Architects in 2024. The home emphasizes simplicity, with a weathering steel shell that nods to a Brazilian fruit. As a compact retreat amid thick woods, Caju’s sturdy exterior has been designed to complement its surroundings and prevent further disturbance of the rugged landscape. The interior palette is limited mostly to larch wood that creates a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Located in Da Nang, Vietnam, MCHU Villa was designed in 2023 by MAS Architecture. This house prioritizes privacy while connecting nature and creating space for interaction with nature and family. The proposal offers a solution to develop a personalized lifestyle that balances living indoors and outdoors, with open fronts and backs, communal spaces for children’s families and private bedrooms for grandparents, with all areas connected through green spaces and open voids.
